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Dr. Adib Rizvi, a huge name in Pakistan, has set a landmark of humanity and empathy, in the shape of SIUT (Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplant). Dr. Adib’s work is well-renowned across the globe, not just in Pakistan.
Since the last couple of days, pictures of Dr. Adib Rizvi had been going viral on social media, and people had been praying for him, after news that he was unwell and admitted in the SIUT.
“Professor Adib Rizvi was admitted to SIUT for treatment of influenza and chest infection. He stayed in high dependency unit for three days and is now being removed to his room. He is expected to be discharged from SIUT in next two to three days. There should be no cause of alarm and anxiety but SIUT appreciates the concern shown by people from all walks of life.” – PRESS RELEASE OF SIUT
Dr. Adib started off his journey with just an 8-bed ward at Civil Hospital Karachi. A hospital that was established back in 1971, has now grown into a full-fledged institution named as SIUT. For decades, he and his teams worked day and night to establish an institute for urology, and transplantation as there are not many in Pakistan. At some point, the team provided free pre and post surgery care. Despite all the odds that he faced in life, he now runs an institute for the poor.
Although, he receives funding from the government, that alone is not able to cover for the number of surgeries he performs in a month. He needed donations and for that he united all like institutes to come together for the noble cause. However, to bring institutes for organ transplantation seemed to be more difficult than he thought in a land of conservative Muslims. Even today, there is a debate whether Islam allows organ donation and transplantation or not. However, Dr Adib ul Hasan Rizvi effectively gained a “go ahead” from clerics and proceeded with his dream.
Today, SIUT stands as a model hospital in Pakistan and other third world countries. Let us, together, pray for this angel’s recovery. May Allah grant him health and ease.
